- 8.0/1096 votes8.0/10(96)
#1 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1
Aired 12/27/1979
Gary and Valene move into their new home with the help of his brother, Bobby Ewing.
Director: N/A
Writer: David Jacobs
- 7.5/1070 votes7.5/10(70)
#2 - Community Spirit
Season 1 Episode 2
Aired 1/3/1980
When Ewing Oil announces plans to drill offshore, Gary opposes his brother J.R. to save Knots Landing beach.
Director: James Sheldon
Writer: N/A
- 7.0/1063 votes7.0/10(63)
#3 - Let Me Count the Ways
Season 1 Episode 3
Aired 1/10/1980
When Karen's daughter's controversial high school teacher is about to be fired, she comes to his defense.
Director: Henry Levin
Writer: N/A
- 7.8/1066 votes7.8/10(66)
#4 - The Lie
Season 1 Episode 4
Aired 1/17/1980
Laura feigns rape to cover up an afternoon rendezvous with Richard.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.1/1057 votes7.1/10(57)
#5 - Will the Circle Be Unbroken
Season 1 Episode 5
Aired 1/25/1980
When Val's mother arrives for a visit, Val must confront unpleasant memories of her childhood.
Director: N/A
Writer: David Jacobs
- 7.5/1056 votes7.5/10(56)
#6 - Home is For Healing
Season 1 Episode 6
Aired 1/31/1980
Lucy comes to live with her parents for the first time, but the reunion is anything but happy.
Director: Roger Young
Writer: N/A
- 6.9/1061 votes6.9/10(61)
#7 - Land of the Free
Season 1 Episode 7
Aired 2/7/1980
When a motorcycle gang terrorizes the residents of Knots Landing, Sid's daughter is abducted.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.1/1053 votes7.1/10(53)
#8 - Civil Wives
Season 1 Episode 8
Aired 2/14/1980
Karen regrets her invitation to Sid's ex-wife when she flirts with Sid. Eric has an interest in Ginger Ward.
Director: Kim Friedman
Writer: Jack Turley
- 7.3/1051 votes7.3/10(51)
#9 - Constant Companion
Season 1 Episode 9
Aired 2/21/1980
Ginger is frightened by anonymous gifts that bring back dark memories of an aborted pregnancy.
Director: Henry Levin
Writer: N/A
- 7.4/1049 votes7.4/10(49)
#10 - Small Surprises
Season 1 Episode 10
Aired 3/6/1980
Karen learns she is pregnant but has mixed feelings about the news. Eric dates Ginger's 14-year-old sister.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.0/1042 votes7.0/10(42)
#11 - Courageous Convictions
Season 1 Episode 11
Aired 3/13/1980
Richard is in financial trouble and tries to loan money from neighbors, as Sid discovers his money is missing.
Director: Henry Levin
Writer: N/A
- 7.7/1050 votes7.7/10(50)
#12 - Bottom of the Bottle (1)
Season 1 Episode 12
Aired 3/20/1980
Gary begins drinking again but won't admit he's an alcoholic, while Ginger suspects Kenny of having an affair.
Director: Roger Young
Writer: N/A
- 7.8/1046 votes7.8/10(46)
#13 - Bottom of the Bottle (2)
Season 1 Episode 13
Aired 3/27/1980
Val gives Gary an ultimatum about his drinking, and Gary leaves. Ginger finds Kenny with Sylvie.
Director: Roger Young
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Knots Landing Season 1
Every episode of Knots Landing Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Knots Landing Season 1!
The domestic adventures, misdeeds and everyday interactions of five families living on a cul-de-sac in a small California community.
Genres:DramaSoap
Network:CBS
Episodes
13
Avg. Rating
7.4
S1
S2
S3
S4
E1
E2
E3
8.0
7.5
7.0
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Knots Landing" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 96 votes. Directed by N/A and written by David Jacobs, it aired on 12/27/1979. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Community Spirit".